Discusses the life and work of the seven Greek thinkers considered to be the first true scientists of the western world. Included are Democritus, Plato, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Archimedes, Ptolemy, and Galen.
Content Note
Seven remarkable thinkers -- A brief history of Greek science -- Democritus: the first atomic world view -- Plato: the creation of the universe -- Aristotle: the classification of animals -- Theophrastus: the foundations of botany -- Archimedes: the application of mechanical principles -- Ptolemy: the mapping of the earth and heavens -- Galen: the culmination of ancient medicine.